Introduction

What does the future look like? Imaging travelling thirty years into the future. What would you see? How would the world be different to the one you live in today? Would it be better or worse? What things happening now might affect the future?

In this module you are going to think about how the future might be different. You will be introduced to three different future scenarios, and will then think about which one is most possible based on what is happening today.

Task

In a group of three you are going to create your own webcasts or presentations to communicate your thoughts on the links between what is happening now and what might happen in the future.

Process

1. As a group read the three future worlds webcasts from students at HCT, thirty years in the future.

   1. Future world scenario 1
   2. Future world scenario 2
   3. Future world scenario 3

2. Choose one of the following ten themes:

   1. the role of the citizen;

   2. the role of the state;

   3. geography;

   4. society;

   5. family;

   6. work and employment;

   7. leisure;

   8. media,

   9. the arts and technology;

   10. education;

   11. politics.

3. As a group discuss three changes/ trends happening in your theme at the moment. Do any trends appear in one of the three world scenarios presented above?

4. Learn some useful tips for creating your webcast. Here are some useful links:

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Presentation

As a group create a five minute webcast communicating how you feel trends today will impact the future.

Assessment

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